NATO faces potential Russian tests within months, European intelligence chiefs warn

European intelligence chiefs warn Russia could test NATO resolve within months through limited incursions, false-flag provocations, or influence campaigns, according to Czech security service head Michal Koudelka. The goal is to create fear and uncertainty among alliance members. Danish intelligence confirmed in early September that Russia has concrete sabotage plans targeting its defense industry. Latvian security chief Normunds Mežviets sees no imminent attack signs but notes Moscow is preparing broader actions across Europe, targeting railways and Ukraine-support infrastructure. Swedish military intelligence chief Thomas Nilsson says Russia shows no serious interest in negotiations over Ukraine, viewing talks as a game. A Finnish report predicts Russia will grow more hostile by 2040, with a major NATO-Russia war as one plausible scenario.